Democracy

Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

By Patrick Zarcone / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

Despite Republicans’ hopes, incumbent Democrats nearly swept council and mayoral seats in Charlotte and Greensboro on Tuesday.

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Every NC Republican voted against protecting marriage equality and guaranteeing access to contraception

By Patrick Zarcone / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Every NC Republican voted against protecting marriage equality and guaranteeing access to contraception

North Carolina’s Republican U.S. House members proved twice last week that they don’t have the best interests of their constituents or the country in mind when they voted against two important bills.

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A victory for fair elections as ballot signature match is struck down

By Patrick Zarcone / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on A victory for fair elections as ballot signature match is struck down

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has rejected a Republican Party request for the board to allow county elections officials to examine signatures on absentee voting documents.

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Early voting for a dozen municipalities across the state kicks off

By Alanna Joyner / July 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Early voting for a dozen municipalities across the state kicks off

Early voting kicked off last Thursday for the July 26 municipal elections in over a dozen municipalities or counties across North Carolina. From today until 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, registered voters can cast their ballots at any early voting site in their county. Voters in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Hickory, Mooresville and Sanford will…

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New bill aims to protect election officials and poll workers

By Alanna Joyner / June 23, 2022 / Comments Off on New bill aims to protect election officials and poll workers

Throughout the 2020 election and into 2021, Republican politicians across the nation pushed forth hundreds of measures that threatened to punish elections officials and workers for just doing their jobs. The Jan. 6 committee hearing has highlighted the numerous threats made to state and local officials in particularly Georgia and Arizona as Trump and his…

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Select Committee’s investigation on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

By Alanna Joyner / June 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Select Committee’s investigation on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

The House January 6 select committee held its third public hearing today surrounding its investigation into the attack on our U.S. Capitol. After conducting 1,000 interviews and gathering 140,000 documents over the course of the year, the committee hearing has made clear in vivid and heart-wrenching detail the lengths to which Trump and his MAGA…

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North Carolina’s Primary Election Day is tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know

By Alanna Joyner / May 16, 2022 / Comments Off on North Carolina’s Primary Election Day is tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know

Tomorrow marks Primary Election Day for five states, including North Carolina, that are holding 2022 primary elections. During the state’s Primary Election Day on Tuesday, May 17, voters can choose which candidates for the state’s open seat in the U.S. Senate, congressional races and legislature seats along with hundreds of local offices across the state. …

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Communities across the nation protest amid Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade

By Eleanore Wood / May 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Communities across the nation protest amid Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade

A draft opinion, revealing that the Supreme Court plans to dismantle the fundamental right to abortion and overturn nearly 50 years of precedent, has been met with a wave of protests across the country.  The draft, which was published by Politico on Monday, is not final but has prompted communities, activists, lawmakers and governors, including…

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Early voting starts today in North Carolina

By Alanna Joyner / April 27, 2022 / Comments Off on Early voting starts today in North Carolina

Starting today, North Carolina voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in-person for the 2022 Primary Election. During this election, voters can choose which candidates for the state’s open seat in the U.S. Senate, congressional races and legislature seats along with hundreds of local offices across the state. From today until 3 p.m.…

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Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice

By Alanna Joyner / April 6, 2022 / Comments Off on Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice

In a 53-47 vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Supreme Court justice.  Justice Jackson makes history as the first Black woman to hold the Supreme Court justice title. As noted by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), “In our nation’s history..108 SCOTUS justices have been white men, only 4 have been…

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